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The Other Side of the Pen: Songs About Songwriters
For many songwriters, inspiration strikes in the form of...another songwriter. Here are some who turned the tables on a hero or colleague.
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“Blonde On the Tracks”: Emma Swift’s Fresh Take on Dylan
Aussie singer Emma Swift was galvanized after discovering Bob Dylan. She puts a unique spin on Bob in the witty "Blonde On the Tracks."
“Lockdown Live”: Jeff Slate’s Love Song to New York
Popular New York City performer Jeff Slate has been keeping "live" shows going during the lockdown. His new album compiles his best performances.
Black Producers (Like Tom Wilson) Really Mattered
Tom Wilson was something of a rarity in rock: a black man producing music by white artists like Dylan, Zappa, and Velvet Underground. A look at his career.
Bill Kirchen Celebrates “The Proper Years”
Bill Kirchen's smokin' guitar work on the 70s classic, "Hot Rod Lincoln" is his best-known. But 50 years on, it's far from his only stellar performance.